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HCR 2001

death penalty; prohibition

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Anna Abeytia and 8 co-sponsors

HCR 2001 proposes amending [State] constitution to ban death penalty, commute death row sentences to life, and provide victim family support services.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HCR 2001

HCR 2001: Abolishing the Death Penalty in

Summary

HCR 2001 is a concurrent resolution that proposes to amend the state constitution to prohibit the death penalty. If approved by the legislature and voters, this measure would make the state in the US to abolish capital punishment.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the state constitution to expressly prohibit the death penalty as a form of punishment
  • Commutes the sentences of all individuals currently on death row to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole
  • Requires the state to provide resources for counseling and support services for the families of victims in capital cases

Impact

  • Would make the first state in the to abolish the death penalty
  • An estimated individuals currently on death row would have their sentences reduced to life without parole
  • Victims' families would be eligible for additional state-funded support and services
  • State and county governments would no longer incur the significant costs associated with capital punishment trials and executions

Timeline

  • HCR 2001 was introduced in the state legislature on November 15, 2025
  • The resolution must pass both the House and Senate by a 3/4 majority to be placed on the statewide ballot
  • If approved by the legislature, the constitutional amendment would then be subject to a public vote at the next general election

Conclusion

HCR 2001 represents a significant step towards abolishing the death penalty in . By enshrining a prohibition on capital punishment in the state constitution, this measure would make the ban difficult to overturn in the future. The legislation also aims to provide more support for victims' families in these cases. However, the high legislative threshold and need for public approval may present challenges to the resolution's ultimate passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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